ribgrass

[ rib-gras, -grahs ]

noun

1. English plantain.

ribgrass

/ ˈrɪbˌɡrɑːs /

noun

1. another name for ribwort

Word History and Origins

Origin of ribgrass¹

First recorded in 1530–40; rib ¹ + grass

Example Sentences

And the Slanugad (ribgrass) is very good: it will take away lumps.

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